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MK08 WDL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,897 mi
Last recorded90,897 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 WDL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 90,897 miles

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 90,897 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 86,295 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENTION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 86,295 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH REARS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENTION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 82,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 78,734 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 73,251 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 73,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ON TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 67,521 miles

exhaust rear section corroded/front and rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 62,578 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2017 62,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 58,525 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,210 miles

Car camera fitted to windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,934 miles

NEAR & OFFSIDE FRONT [P] BUSHES SWOWING SIGNS OF WEAR/EXHAUST REAR STRAP CORRODED

Pass 1 Mar 2013 43,214 miles

Both rear tyres have small cuts to sidewall + scrubbed

Pass 2 Mar 2012 354,768 miles

Reqar wiper split / Front brake discs are lipped / Offside front tyre is starting to scrub on outter and inner edges / Nearside front tyre is scrubbed on outside edge / Both rear tyres have age related cracking

Fail 2 Mar 2012 35,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Reqar wiper split / Front brake discs are lipped / Offside front tyre is starting to scrub on outter and inner edges / Nearside front tyre is scrubbed on outside edge / Both rear tyres have age related cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,954 miles

Front brake pads are approximatly 70 to 80 % worn / Front brake discs are ridged / Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outside edge / Both rear tyres have early signs of age related cracking

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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MK08 WDL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 70,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK08 WDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MK08 WDL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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